Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 506 [ Corresponding Sec. 351(2), (3) of BNS, 2023 ]–Scope for constitution of offence–Merely hurling abuses and casting outbursts would not bring the case within the definition of criminal intimidation–A vague threat of retaliatory false accusations does not constitute criminal intimidation u/s. 503 lacking demonstrable physical consequences–The threat must intend harm to an individual’s person, reputation, or property, compelling unlawful actions or omissions contrary to legal obligation–FIR was lodged with collateral motive to settle the personal scores by a mother-in-law against a daughter-in-law–No case is made out for the offence u/s. 506.
